Chestnut (film)

Chestnut is a 2023 American drama film directed by Jac Cron and starring Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller, Danny Ramirez and Chella Man.[3] It is Cron's feature directorial debut.[4]

Chestnut
Directed byJac Cron
Written byJac Cron
Produced by
  • Lizzie Shapiro
  • Lexi Tannenholtz
Starring
CinematographyMatt Clegg
Music byKeegan DeWitt
Production
company
Distributed byUtopia
Release dates
  • June 15, 2023 (2023-06-15) (Frameline)
  • June 21, 2024 (2024-06-21) (United States)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$6,343[1][2]

Premise

During the summer after graduating from college, Annie is stuck in her university town of Philadelphia. After meeting Tyler and Danny in a bar, Annie becomes entangled in a love triangle.[5]

Cast

Production

Principal photography on Chestnut began in September 2021 in Philadelphia and wrapped in October 2021.[4] Cron has stated that Dyer was her first choice for the role of Annie.[3]

Release

Chestnut premiered at the Frameline Film Festival in June 2023.[6] On November 3, 2023, the film screened at the Austin Film Festival.[7]

The film was released in limited theaters on June 21, 2024 and on digital on July 2, 2024.[8]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 45% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.1/10.[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 47 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[10]

Accolades
Award Ceremony date Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Philadelphia Film Festival 29 October 2023 Best Local Feature Chestnut Nominated [11]

References
  1. "Chestnut (2024)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  2. "Chestnut". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  3. Legacy, Spencer (September 19, 2023). "Exclusive Chestnut Trailer Previews the Natalia Dyer-Led LGBTQ+ Movie". Coming Soon. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  4. Lang, Brent (October 5, 2021). "Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller and Danny Ramirez Starring in Queer Love Triangle Drama 'Chestnut' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  5. Billington, Alex (September 20, 2023). "Natalia Dyer & Rachel Keller in Sensual Drama 'Chestnut' Official Trailer". First Showing. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  6. Complex, Valerie (May 19, 2023). "Frameline Announces Full Program For The 47th Annual San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  7. Whittaker, Richard (September 27, 2023). "Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  8. Jenkins, Carolyn (April 16, 2024). "'Stranger Things' Star Natalia Dyer Is Caught in a Queer Love Triangle in First 'Chestnut' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  9. "Chestnut". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  10. "Chestnut". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  11. "PFF Program Guide". Philadelphia Film Festival. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
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